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Yalbury Cottage

3.5 star property
Peaceful nature retreat offers delicious meals, electric car charging, and luggage storage for a restorative countryside escape.

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Yalbury Cottage welcomes travelers with tranquil gardens and modern comforts. Guests can relax in the lush outdoor spaces or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, all while staying connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a tray with tea set and cookies.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dorchester is home to Yalbury Cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Dorchester travel guide
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Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8PZ

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large urn in the foreground and a well-maintained garden.
    Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A beach with striped beach chairs and umbrellas, a sandy shore, and a cityscape in the background.
    Weymouth Beach
    23 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.
    Durdle Door
    39 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • A marina with various boats docked, a modern building, and a clear sky.
    Poole Harbour
    52 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Hardy's Cottage
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station
    6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee #1
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Kings Arms
    4 min drive
  • The Farm Stop & Food Bar
    4 min drive
  • Tom Brown's
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

Frequently asked questions

Is Yalbury Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yalbury Cottage?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yalbury Cottage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Yalbury Cottage located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Hardy's Cottage, and Max Gate. Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Yalbury Cottage Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely property and gardens . superb breakfast and a very warm and welcoming host
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay on the edge of Dorchester Very reasonable price for high quality accommodation in a tranquil location Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Apostolos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room that was falsely advertised for 3 people but was a double bedroom. They were kind enough to provide us with an extra bed no questions asked
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place to stay, veey welcoming and cozy.. breakfast was excellent and would come again and definitely recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover and very good value for money. Staff excellent and very accomodating. Breakfast was excellent and the homemade jams superb! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous cottage, beautiful room overlooking fields. Wonderful stg, Arianna was very welcoming and accommodating. Would defo recommended and will defo stay again when bavk in the uk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
East to find and plenty of parking. Host was excellent and friendly. Rooms were well equipped with nice touches such as bottled water, filter coffee and home made brownie. Loads of space and comfy bed. Breakfast options were superb and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Safdar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cottage hotel with lovely comfortable good size room with views of the countryside for a recent stay for work and has ample parking. There’s a lovely breakfast menu but I wasn’t able to try it as had to get to work in the morning. I’ll definitely recommend this hotel which is just 7 minutes drive from Dorchester town. Owner was lovely and makes you feel at home. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with warm staff and fabulous food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious French Toast for breakfast, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay

Fantastic place to stay - lovely staff, very clean and stunning food. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely, quiet rural location. Welcoming host, and excellent rooms...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay once again. One of these days I will make time for breakfast as the food looks amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Large room, exceptional staff, wonderful hospitality. Just a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The icing on the cake is the food. Absolutely divine. An unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarahgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. It was a great experience watching the sunrise and seeing the view of the sheep/lambs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be back

Friendly hosts, delicious breakfast, clean room across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy. We stayed in a family room. Some discrepancies between what we booked on Expedia and what was sent through to the hotel, but was sorted by email and phone call in advance. Warm welcome and THE most amazing dairy free, gluten free complimentary brownies I've ever tasted. The room was lovely and just what we needed for a one night stop to break up a longer journey. Only slight issue was the noise from something the other side of the bedroom wall (some sort of low level generator/machine) but ear plugs helped at night. Possibly only an issue for light sleepers guests who are noise sensitive. Staff were very dog friendly but there is nowhere to walk the dog off-road and no poop bag bins. We didn't eat at the hotel but if the brownies are anything to go by I imagine it is lovely. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Yalbury Cottage is fantastic… the setting, the people, the food (both dinner and breakfast). Can’t recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

METE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was completely amazing, everything was well arranged in an amazing place, immersed in nature. Also breakfast was amazimg, fully natural, delicious. This was really 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Hotel

A brilliant find. Beautiful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint cottage. Lovely breakfast. Pretty walks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

A very charming cottage. Very clean, lovely views from the window. Great service. An overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stopover enroute to Cornwall.

The hotel owners were very pleasant and helpful. Some aspects of our room needed refreshing. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional hotel just outside Dorchester

Mine was a solo stay for one Saturday night. It’s a lovely clean and comfortable room in a family run country hotel with friendly and generous hosts. I hadn’t booked a table in the restaurant and it was full to capacity but the chef made a delicious light meal for me which I ate in the lounge. Everything about my stay was exceptional.
Bedroom
Lounge
Delicious Light meal
Brioche toast with maple syrup
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here care about you and treat you like family (I got a flat tire in their parking lot at night and they helped me call my rental car agency and helped me through the process all the way). The building and rooms are lovely and comfortable with many little touches that make it feel like home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024